One Mistake That Can Ruin Your Resume

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The one mistake that can ruin your resume? Mistakes. A recent study by a national employment website found that one out of four executives will throw a resume in the garbage (or hit the “delete” button) as soon as they spot a typo. Ouch! All the hard work you put into drafting and creating aDetails

You may think that a 6-page resume looks impressive. You have every accomplishment you’ve ever achieved since your High School elected you the best Junior Entrepreneur, and you may think that a long resume will show your future employer how much you have done and how much you can do. However, the reality is thatDetails

Few pieces of writing are more universally required than the resume. An individual wishing to apply for a job or advance within a company must put out at least one copy. Unfortunately, there are many potential errors a person can make that negatively affect their opportunities. Including a Career Objective, or Objective Statement, ranks highDetails

When drafting your resume, remember that while potential employers are searching for motivated, hard-working individuals, they’re also looking for an amiable addition to their team. A future employer’s first impression of you is through your cover letter and resume. They may be searching their content for more than just adequate writing skills and accomplishments. IncludingDetails

Comprising a solid and impressive resume isn’t a quick and easy task but it is well worth the invested time when you consider that this is your first impression on employers. However, there are certain negative things that your resume can say about you without you even realizing it. One of these is presented throughDetails

Your resume is your first impression on prospective employers, and we all know how hard it is to change a first impression. It has to be picture perfect every time. The biggest mistake made by many job applicants is making their resume so perfect that they wouldn’t change a word – and then not changingDetails

Out of all the steps that go into getting a job, everyone’s least favorite part remains the interview. No one looks forward to the interview. In fact, it is usually dreaded. Interviews can be tiring, they can be long, and they can be nerve-racking. If you have an interview coming up, it is important forDetails

First impressions are a vital part of landing the position you want. Most people get rejected for being unprofessional, not looking the part, or acting like they don’t really want the job. Of course, sometimes it’s nerves that can get in the way, but there’s a very easy way to prevent that and help youDetails